In recent developments in the ongoing legal saga concerning the former US President Donald Trump, he seemingly confessed his involvement in a case currently under investigation. This full-throated admission has left his counsel in a difficult position. More details can be found here.
His understanding and interpretation of the Constitution has also been called into question once again. Recently, Trump requested the GOP to trigger the 25th amendment against the incumbent President, Joe Biden, despite this being a clear display of his misunderstanding of said Amendment. Further clarification on this topic is available here.
Turning our attention to the corporate legal world, Cooley LLP has announced Rachel Proffitt as its new CEO. This marks the first time in history where a woman has taken hold of the reins in this firm. Read the full announcement here.
In other news, renowned legal expert, Pauline Newman, calls for changes to patent law at a recent vaccine conference. Despite her advanced age, her incisive understanding of the complicated landscape of patent law remains noteworthy. Her thoughts on the subject can be found here.
Lastly, in a stroke of déjà vu, Charlotte is once again setting the stage for the establishment of a new law school – a move that seems to be reintroducing a previously failed venture. More about this development can be found here.